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Go to websites using Safari on Mac
With Safari, it’s easy to get to the websites you want.
Go to a webpage
Enter the page’s name or URL in the Smart Search field.
Pick a suggestion, or press Return to perform a search.
Search
Enter a word or phrase in the Smart Search field.
As you type, Safari Suggestions appear.
You can either choose a suggestion, or press Return to search for what you typed.
For more information, see Find what you’re looking for using Safari on Mac.
Ask Siri. Say something like: “Search the web for cat videos.” Learn more about Siri.
Preview a link
Hold the pointer over a link.
See the website URL in the status bar at the bottom of the window.
If you don’t see the status bar, choose View > Show Status Bar.
If your trackpad supports it, force click the link to preview the content.